Roath Park

Roath Park opened in 1894 and is Cardiff's most popular park.

Last week, my friend Jenna insisted on me going for a long walk with her. Me being me, did not want to go and complained the majority of the way there. Questioning her on whether, the place she was taking me was worth walking up hill after hill and down lane after lane.

As I stepped through the entrance to the park, I realised that it was so worth the walk. Before me stood a beautfiul, well-maintained, lushously green park. Complimented nicely with a 30 acre man-made lake with boats, littered with greedy geese and elegant swans.

The Scott Memorial Lighthouse (pictured above), on the lake, is one of Cardiff's iconic images. This idyllic park still retains its Victorian atmosphere and layout; complete with 4 different gardens and Llandennis Oval (an ancient pond).

There are a variety of features, including an ice-cream shop (my personal favourite), sports fields, changing rooms, discounted plant sales at the botanic gardens, playgrounds, bowling and much, much more!

So here is what you need to know about the park:

- The park and pleasure gardens are open from 7:30 - 30 minutes before sunset

- The recreation grounds is open 24 hours a day

- There is something for everyone at this glorious location.

This is definitely my all time favourite park!

So go explore!

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